LawNews
Sandra Day O’Connor, First Woman on Supreme Court, Dies at 93
Sandra Day O’Connor, who served over 24 years on the Supreme Court as its first female justice, died Friday morning in Phoenix. She was 93. O’Connor,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Biden Ed Secretary’s Reagan Misquote Perfectly Illustrates Ignorance of Our Failed Ruling Class
In the future, when I think about the textbook definition of America’s failed pseudo-elite, I’ll think of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. In a Nov. 8… Read More
PoliticsNews
‘Intellectual Combat’ Trumps Cancel Culture, Heritage President and Jordan Peterson Agree
Political and religious conservatives must not develop a hostility to “creative conflict” and stifle public debate in the same way the Left does, says Heritage Foundation… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Newt Gingrich’s New Book Reveals Behind the Scenes of 1994’s ‘Republican Revolution’
The Republican “Contract With America” is arguably one of the most influential political documents in recent history. In 1994, then-Reps. Newt Gingrich of Georgia and… Read More
SecurityCommentary
40 Years After Reagan, Neglected US Missile Defense Is Dangerously Obsolete
Forty years ago Thursday, President Ronald Reagan addressed the American people to announce his plan for a national ballistic missile defense system. This new program,… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
How Goldwater and Reagan Responded to Defeat
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s devastating opinions on same-sex marriage and Obamacare, some conservatives are asking themselves: Has America reached the point when… Read More
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Today’s Time for Choosing
In 1964 Ronald Reagan delivered one of his most famous speeches, “A Time for Choosing.” Like Reagan, Americans of our day must take care to… Read More
The Robin Hood Fallacy: Piketty Would Take from the Rich to Give to the Poor
In public policy, bad ideas—no matter how many times they have been discredited—never completely go away. They seem to pop up over and over. Enter… Read More
News
Easter Sunday in Photos: Why America Is Exceptional
People often say the United States is the best country in the world. But sometimes, it’s hard to remember why. In 1981, Ronald Reagan offered… Read More
From Good Friday to a Celebratory Weekend
As we head into a sacred weekend for many Americans, The Foundry would like to share these inspiring words with you. Have a wonderful celebration…. Read More
Federal Agency Loses Money Selling Government Reports. The Catch? They’re Already Free
A federal agency selling government reports that are otherwise free is the target of a new bill meant to curtail government waste. “With a money-losing… Read More
Why the Iron Lady Continues to Inspire
Great Britain’s Iron Lady passed away a year ago today, on April 8, 2013. Her death, at the age of 87, left a huge void… Read More
Reagan’s Legacy: “The Sacred Value of Human Life”
Today we celebrate Ronald Reagan’s 103rd birthday. A little-known fact about President Reagan is that he is the only President to have ever published a… Read More
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Sustaining American Freedom
It would be virtually impossible to market a product in the United States today unless you could call it “sustainable.” We want sustainable farming, sustainable… Read More
Dr. Ben Carson Joins Cruz, DeMint, Paul at Values Voter Summit 2013
As the days count down to Values Voter Summit 2013, leaders from across America continue to join the gathering—most recently, renowned physician (and outspoken critic… Read More
Statement of Ed Meese on the Passing of Bill Clark, Distinguished Reaganaut
Bill Clark was a devout man of faith, a great patriot and a close friend. He devoted his life to the service of others and… Read More
How Government Shut Down the Chinatown Bus
The federal regulatory apparatus has made Americans poorer and less safe, and it has eliminated hundreds of jobs by shutting down 41 bus companies in… Read More
The Case for Medicare Reform
The panel meets in secret, is controlled by special interests, and helps determine the allocation of nearly $100 billion in federal health care spending. Is… Read More
The Legacy of the Victims of Communism
“And we said nothing!” Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R–CA) told the small crowd of roughly 50 gathered for the sixth annual memorial for the victims of… Read More
Obama in Berlin: No Ronald Reagan
President Obama’s speech today, June 19, at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin inevitably invites comparisons with the speech given by President Ronald Reagan on June… Read More
“Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall!”
Today, we celebrate the anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s great speech before the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on June 12, 1987. Coming two and a… Read More
Reagan and the 1980s: Back to the Future
Fans of pop culture and pop history are enjoying a documentary series on the National Geographic Channel: The ’80s, The Decade That Made Us. A… Read More
Four Words to Watch in the Immigration Debate
The Senate will begin debate on the Gang of Eight’s immigration proposal next week. Here are four words to watch out for as the Senators… Read More
Morning Bell: Immigration Reform Should Strengthen, Not Cost, America
Lawful immigration can bring important economic and cultural benefits both to the United States and to the immigrants. Americans rightly live and celebrate the values… Read More
LawNews
Ed Meese: We’ve Seen the Effect of “Amnesty” Before
Experts can’t always predict exactly how public policy will affect the nation, despite our best efforts. But when it comes to immigration policy, we have… Read More
Protect America Month 2013
Even as the U.S. withdraws from Iraq and Afghanistan, the world has certainly not become a safer place. North Korea continues to advance its ballistic… Read More
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Thatcher, According to a Heritage Fellow
Newscom Dr. Robin Harris, senior visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, has a new book published this week on the… Read More
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Obama Administration Snubs Thatcher Funeral
President Obama’s decision not to send any significant member of his Administration to attend the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in London… Read More
SecurityNews
Security and Liberty: How to Maximize Both
The horrific terrorist attack in Boston this week, and the ensuing investigation to find the person or persons responsible, once again highlight the age-old question:… Read More
Margaret Thatcher’s Funeral: America Says Goodbye to a Friend
During an eloquent and poignant funeral service earlier today in London’s St. Paul’s cathedral, the world said its final goodbye to one of the most… Read More
